Mukerau Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 14 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Mukerau Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mukerau Beach sea temperature is
21.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mukerau Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Mukerau Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mukerau Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 16th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 16th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 16th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mukerau Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSW
3
SSW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)689913131212121212111111181616158914
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2631204199118802570321423411451114189776561152471612151261875550433390440
Wind
(km/h)
30
S
35
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
5
NW
10
NNE
15
N
0
WNW
20
WSW
25
W
25
W
20
W
20
W
20
WNW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononglasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:54PM
2.95
9:15AM
3.19
9:37PM
3.13
9:53AM
3.37
10:15PM
3.30
10:29AM
3.54
10:51PM
3.44
11:05AM
3.67
11:26PM
3.54
11:40AM
3.75
12:01AM
3.59
12:16PM
3.75
12:38AM
3.58
12:53PM
3.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:07AM
0.90
3:29PM
0.86
3:46AM
0.70
4:06PM
0.66
4:23AM
0.52
4:42PM
0.49
4:58AM
0.38
5:18PM
0.36
5:33AM
0.30
5:55PM
0.30
6:10AM
0.29
6:34PM
0.30
6:49AM
0.37
Sat
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05
Sunset8:22--8:22--8:21--8:20--8:19--8:17--8:16--
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clear
part cloud
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light rain
part cloud
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rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191819191820201720191720201920212020201820
Feels °C (?)141213131416171618181716161617191917171617
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Information about the Mukerau Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mukerau Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mukerau Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mukerau Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Mukerau Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mukerau Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Mukerau Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 44 km (27 miles) away.

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